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Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients
1/2	pound	ground beef
3/4	cup	onion, chopped
3/4	cup	carrots, shredded
3/4	cup	celery, diced
1	teaspoon	basil, dried
1	teaspoon	parsley, dried
4	tablespoon	butter or margarine, divided
3	cup	chicken broth
4	cup	potatoes, peeled, diced
1/4	cup	flour
8	oz	american cheese, processed, cubed
1 1/2	cup	milk
3/4	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	pepper
1/4	cup	sour cream

Directions:
In a 3 quart saucepan, brown beef; drain and set aside. In the same saucepan, saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, potatoes and beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Add flour; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper; cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from the heat; blend in sour cream.